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NYC DOB ELEVATOR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN LICENSE
EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
ELEVATOR
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Elevator Inspection Technician License Exam with
this focused practice resource. It supports review of elevator systems, inspection
procedures, testing requirements, safety standards, maintenance principles, and
applicable building regulations. Use the material to reinforce your technical
knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional
study. This resource is suited for elevator inspection technicians, elevator
professionals, building safety personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB
licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Questions 1–20)
1. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an elevator inspection according to
NYC DOB regulations?
(A) Maximize ride comfort
(B) Ensure safe and lawful operation
(C) Reduce energy usage
(D) Improve aesthetics
Answer: (B) Ensure safe and lawful operation
Rationale: Elevator inspections are intended to verify safety, compliance with
codes, and lawful operation, which are the core duties of licensed inspectors.
2. Which code standard is the PRIMARY reference for elevator safety and
design in New York City?
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(A) NEC (National Electrical Code)
(B) ASME A17.1
(C) IBC (International Building Code)
(D) NFPA 70
Answer: (B) ASME A17.1
Rationale: ASME A17.1 is the primary safety standard covering elevator and
escalator design, inspection, and testing in NYC.
3. Which NYC agency primarily enforces elevator safety compliance and
inspections?
(A) NYC Department of Transportation
(B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
(C) NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
(D) NYC Housing Authority
Answer: (B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for
enforcing elevator safety codes, conducting oversight, and ensuring
compliance with inspection and testing requirements across all vertical
transportation systems in the city.
4. Under the New York City Building Code (NYCBC) §3001.2, all elevator
inspectors must be licensed by which entity?
(A) New York State Department of Labor
(B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
(C) New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
(D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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Answer: (B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC DOB licenses elevator inspectors. QEI (Qualified Elevator
Inspector) certification is also required.
5. What is the minimum passing score for NYC elevator inspector
licensing exams?
(A) 65%
(B) 70%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%
Answer: (B) 70%
Rationale: Candidates must achieve at least 70% to pass the licensing
examination for elevator inspection roles.
6. To obtain a Private Agency Elevator Director license, which OSHA
course must be completed?
(A) OSHA 5-Hour
(B) OSHA 10-Hour
(C) OSHA 30-Hour
(D) OSHA 40-Hour
Answer: (C) OSHA 30-Hour
Rationale: Elevator Agency Director applicants must complete the OSHA 30-
Hour General Industry Standards course.
7. A licensed Elevator Agency Inspector must have at least how many
years of experience?
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(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) 10 years
Answer: (C) 7 years
Rationale: Elevator Agency Inspectors must have at least seven years of
relevant experience.
8. A licensed Elevator Agency Director must have at least how many years
of experience?
(A) 5 years
(B) 7 years
(C) 10 years
(D) 15 years
Answer: (C) 10 years
Rationale: Directors must have a minimum of 10 years of satisfactory
experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application date.
Exception: 5 years if you are a NYS licensed PE or RA.
9. What does "open book examination" mean for the DOB licensing exam?
(A) You can bring personal notes
(B) Reference materials will be provided electronically
(C) It is unsupervised
(D) There is no time limit
Answer: (B) Reference materials will be provided electronically
NYC DOB ELEVATOR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN LICENSE
EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
ELEVATOR
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Elevator Inspection Technician License Exam with
this focused practice resource. It supports review of elevator systems, inspection
procedures, testing requirements, safety standards, maintenance principles, and
applicable building regulations. Use the material to reinforce your technical
knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional
study. This resource is suited for elevator inspection technicians, elevator
professionals, building safety personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB
licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Questions 1–20)
1. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an elevator inspection according to
NYC DOB regulations?
(A) Maximize ride comfort
(B) Ensure safe and lawful operation
(C) Reduce energy usage
(D) Improve aesthetics
Answer: (B) Ensure safe and lawful operation
Rationale: Elevator inspections are intended to verify safety, compliance with
codes, and lawful operation, which are the core duties of licensed inspectors.
2. Which code standard is the PRIMARY reference for elevator safety and
design in New York City?
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(A) NEC (National Electrical Code)
(B) ASME A17.1
(C) IBC (International Building Code)
(D) NFPA 70
Answer: (B) ASME A17.1
Rationale: ASME A17.1 is the primary safety standard covering elevator and
escalator design, inspection, and testing in NYC.
3. Which NYC agency primarily enforces elevator safety compliance and
inspections?
(A) NYC Department of Transportation
(B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
(C) NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
(D) NYC Housing Authority
Answer: (B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for
enforcing elevator safety codes, conducting oversight, and ensuring
compliance with inspection and testing requirements across all vertical
transportation systems in the city.
4. Under the New York City Building Code (NYCBC) §3001.2, all elevator
inspectors must be licensed by which entity?
(A) New York State Department of Labor
(B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
(C) New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
(D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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Answer: (B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC DOB licenses elevator inspectors. QEI (Qualified Elevator
Inspector) certification is also required.
5. What is the minimum passing score for NYC elevator inspector
licensing exams?
(A) 65%
(B) 70%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%
Answer: (B) 70%
Rationale: Candidates must achieve at least 70% to pass the licensing
examination for elevator inspection roles.
6. To obtain a Private Agency Elevator Director license, which OSHA
course must be completed?
(A) OSHA 5-Hour
(B) OSHA 10-Hour
(C) OSHA 30-Hour
(D) OSHA 40-Hour
Answer: (C) OSHA 30-Hour
Rationale: Elevator Agency Director applicants must complete the OSHA 30-
Hour General Industry Standards course.
7. A licensed Elevator Agency Inspector must have at least how many
years of experience?
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(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) 10 years
Answer: (C) 7 years
Rationale: Elevator Agency Inspectors must have at least seven years of
relevant experience.
8. A licensed Elevator Agency Director must have at least how many years
of experience?
(A) 5 years
(B) 7 years
(C) 10 years
(D) 15 years
Answer: (C) 10 years
Rationale: Directors must have a minimum of 10 years of satisfactory
experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application date.
Exception: 5 years if you are a NYS licensed PE or RA.
9. What does "open book examination" mean for the DOB licensing exam?
(A) You can bring personal notes
(B) Reference materials will be provided electronically
(C) It is unsupervised
(D) There is no time limit
Answer: (B) Reference materials will be provided electronically
